1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1972 Rover P5B
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 Rover P5B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Rover P5B is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Rover P5B. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1972 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Toronado | P5B |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2820 mm |
